Alex Johnson
Choosing a Rental Market- Analysis Paralysis!
Hello everyone, I am looking to purchase my first investment property this year and am having some trouble deciding on a market. I know to look for areas that are landlord friendly, have population/job growth, limited...
Jesse Munos
"Please Sir, May I have some more" Opinions?
I'm working on building my business plan. By which I mean I've been mulling it over for a few weeks now and I've decided it would be wise to seek the council of those more experienced than myself. Enter the BP forums ...
Jordan McDonald
Real estate investment in a college town
My wife and I are moving to a college town in Texas next year. We are planning on purchasing a rental property (our first), hopefully doing some house hacking along the way.
I ideally want to purchase a quadplex, bu...
Tara Piantanida-Kelly
How We Bought a Duplex With No $ and Got $10k at Closing
My husband and I are “buy and holders”, and we’ve been slowly adding to our rental property portfolio for the past few years. The more we learn, the more creative we get.Our first purchase together, a duplex for just...
Luke Kwon
If u can start REI in any community in the US, where would it be?
Hello everyone! This would be my first question-post.I am 24 with a philosophy degree at the University of Illinois. My parents live in South Korea and I am the only U.S. citizen in my family. I would like to start Re...
Matt R.
Lebron James brings 400mil and 3000 jobs to LA?
I read recently, Forbes I think, that his move to LA brings in 400 million new cash and 3000 jobs. That is insane and does that mean Cleveland loses 3000 jobs...or did Cleveland see any economical impact when he came ...
Angela Miller
Calling Cen NY!! Financing & Neighborhoods in Central NY-Syracuse
Hi All, Hope everyone is having a great holiday season and are making deals and money wherever you are. I have a few interest areas for the Syracuse market, which would be the first stab at long distance real estate i...
Richard Shara
What should I do with my mom's house?
Hi Everyone,I've been lurking here for several months, reading posts, watching videos, and trying to learn as much as I can about REI. My elderly mother has seen her health begin to flag, and I am at a loss as to wha...
Aqil Dharamsey
What’s more tough - finding handyman or tenants?
I am a new investor in Binghamton NY area and having major issues finding someone to do minor repairs ( flooring painting clean outs etc). Finding tenants have been so much more easier with just a quick post on FB and...
Jon S.
Formula? Is equity high enough to justify selling? Sell / Hold?
When comparing sell or hold options, what formulas are most helpful? What is the ratio that drives you to decide one way or the other? I have a bit of equity on a property with very low debt, and it looks like prices ...